La Habra Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, October 31, 1994
Reflections for Officer Michael A. Osornio
Mike,even though it has been 10 years you are not forgotten. You will always be with us. Keep watching over us and keep us safe.
La Habra Police Department
November 2, 2004
As the 10 year anniversary of your death approaches, I leave this reflection in your memory, with the hope that you are resting peacefully in God's loving arms. God bless the men and women serving on the thin blue line. You are all truly appreciated.
Michigan Resident
October 9, 2004
Mike, it's been almost 10 years since you were tragically taken away from us but you are still thought of often. I still remember us handling calls together as patrol officers and going to Denny's for lunch at 2 AM on the graveyard shift. We collected those Denny's baseball cards. I still have the set you made for me when I went on vacation. I remember October 31st, 1994 like it was yesterday. When I responded to the scene of the incident it was the most helpless feeling in the world. We had just talked less then 30 minutes prior in briefing. Mike, you were a true friend who was always willing to lend a hand to others on or off duty. It's officers like you that raise the bar for the rest of us. Rest in peace Mike. You will never be forgotten.
Sgt. Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD
March 11, 2004
I am grateful for the service of Officer Osornio. Police officers are our only protection from drunk drivers, and it truly is a shame when they are killed by one. My goal is to become a member of the DUI task force when I become an officer. Officer Osornio and other fallen officers will be a reminder to me to do an outstanding job in their memory. I hope his family is doing well after these years.
Patrick Siemon
Former Police Explorer, MD